Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

down from 2021’s average composite score of 20.3 , according to ACT.org. In 2021, the average SAT score was 1060 , according to the College Board. 1050 2021 20.3 Current Data on ACT & SAT Scores Decline ACT —In 2024, average ACT composite scores were 19.4 compared to 19.5 In 2022, ACT composite scores were 19.8,

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Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies: Admissions Microsite The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies has built a global brand on policy. The landing pages and ads we created help students visualize their aspirations and take the next steps to become future policy leaders.

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Simply Admissions

AUGUST 13, 2020

Below is a handy cheat sheet I’ve created that summarizes the different testing policies. How do I find out a college’s current test policy? It can be very confusing to keep track of all these different policies, which is even more of a reason to stay in touch with your admission counselors as needed over the next few months.

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Admitted

JULY 22, 2024

Baker Colleges and universities nationwide turned to test-optional admission policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though a large share of institutions made tests optional, the implementation of these policies varied substantially from college to college.

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BestColleges

MARCH 30, 2023

Featured Online Accounting Doctorate Programs The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that finance occupations will grow by 7% from 2021-2031. The median wage for finance occupations was $76,570 per year in May 2021. Finance managers , for example, made a median annual salary of $131,710 in May 2021 (BLS).

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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 26, 2023

Enrollment patterns did not “snap back” in 2021 As much as commentators and experts have indicated that the pandemic would be a transformative event, dozens of people have told me that they were expecting a relatively quick return to “normal” regarding student instructional format choices. I’ll report on 2021 12-month data later.)

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Marks Education

JULY 15, 2022

Be Informed about Standardized Testing Policies. The post 2021-22 Admissions Data and Trends Part 2: Making the Most of Your Application Process appeared first on Marks Education. If you are planning to take an upcoming SAT or ACT, our Marks Education test-prep tutors can help you set a schedule, and work with you as you prepare.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 5, 2023

Those interested in HR might be drawn to managing, creating organizational policies, shaping company culture, and handling staff relations. HRVPs work with the heads of corporate administration to implement workplace policies. The BLS projects a 15% growth rate for computer and information tech jobs from 2021-2031.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 20, 2023

Postsecondary Education Administrators Median Annual Salary (May 2021) $96,910 Education Requirements Master's degree A postsecondary education administrator is a leader at a college or university, such as a provost or dean. A social work , public policy , or public administration degree is ideal for this career.

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 28, 2022

Then, as the pandemic continued, many colleges extended their policies for another year or longer. Meanwhile, a few other Ivy League schools (including Cornell University and Stanford University) had already extended their test-optional policies through 2023. What Prompted this Change? Final Thoughts.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 13, 2022

After the 2020-2021 admissions cycle marked the hardest year ever to gain admission to a top-ranked school, no one quite knew what to expect for the following year. In 2020-2021, top schools saw increases in applications of 30, 40, even 50 percent, leading to their lowest-ever admission rates. 2021 Admission Rate.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 3, 2023

Low acceptance rates are part of a nationwide trend across many colleges, with elite universities like Harvard University seeing rates as low as 3.19% in the 2021-22 admissions cycle. This month, Columbia University became the first Ivy League school to extend test-optional policies indefinitely.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 15, 2023

These colleges include the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, the McCormick School of Engineering & Applied Science, the School of Communication, the School of Education & Social Policy, the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, the Bienen School of Music, and the School of Professional Studies.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

You acquire the general management and decision-making skills of the MBA and the public policy and strategic planning skills of the MHA. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects 28% growth for medical and health service management occupations between 2021 and 2031 — nearly six times the projected growth rate for all occupations.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 27, 2024

The decision follows similar policy changes at Ivy League colleges. For context, the report mentions a comprehensive study showing that test-optional policies have led to short-term increases in applications but have had "no effect on other measures of quality and selectivity and no effect on diversity." In 2021, only 3.7%

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BestColleges

AUGUST 5, 2024

In 2021, there were 42.6 economy (up from 59% in 2021). According to projections for 2031, 66% of good jobs will be reserved for degree-holders, up from 59% in 2021. For those on the middle-skills pathway, that share drops from 22% in 2021 to 19% in 2031. million good jobs for degree-holders.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

EAB analyzed national job postings for IT professionals in the higher education industry compared to all other industries between July 2021 and June 2022 and discerned five key takeaways from the IT labor market data. November 29, 2021. October 4, 2021. September 28, 2021. April 21, 2021. Remote Work Policy Audit.

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BestColleges

APRIL 11, 2023

You'll also study policy development. You will also learn how to advocate for policy changes to support this population. Featured Online Master's in Social Work Programs According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage in May 2021 was $49,150 for child, family, and school social workers.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 24, 2023

However, unlike the Ivies , for which overall acceptance rates sat below 7% across the board in the 2021-22 application cycle, some of the top-ranking liberal arts colleges exhibit more generous numbers. increase in applications between the 2020-21 and 2021-22 cycles and a decrease in acceptance rate from 8.74% to 6.93%; Pomona saw a 4.9%

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 4, 2023

The uptick comes in advance of the Supreme Court’s decision on a lawsuit against Harvard brought by Students for Fair Admissions , an anti-affirmative action group that claims the College’s race-conscious admissions policies discriminate against Asian American applicants.

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BestColleges

APRIL 5, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median pay for accountants and auditors was $77,250 per year as of May 2021. Graphic designers make a median yearly wage of $50,710 ( BLS, May 2021 ). Animators make a median of $78,790 per year (BLS, May 2021). These programs can help you turn your passion into a career.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As of this morning, Yale is the second Ivy League school to require standardized test scores, following Dartmouth’s lead and citing research that test-optional policies adversely affect high-scoring low-income students. This new policy will begin with students applying to enter in the fall of 2025.

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BestColleges

APRIL 3, 2023

In 2021, the median annual salary for accountants and auditors was $77,250, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In 2021, financial managers had a median annual salary of $131,710 (BLS). The median wage for computer and IT occupations was $97,430 in 2021 (BLS). Featured Online Accounting Programs 2.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

2021 37,389 5.8% That drop really started picking up speed with the Class of 2024, thanks in large part to the test-optional policy many schools adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2021 33,303 4.6% 2021 4,086 15.9% 2026 60,377 3.7% 2025 60,551 3.7% 2024 40,084 6.2% 2023 42,569 5.1% 2022 40,203 5.5% 2024 35,766 5.1%

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BestColleges

AUGUST 8, 2023

A 2021 Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) report found college "early decision" deadlines often give an advantage to wealthier students with more resources. First-generation students face barriers to applying for college and sometimes miss out on early action deadlines.

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BestColleges

APRIL 26, 2023

BLS, May 2021 ). Get an accelerated bachelor's in computer science degree and you can jump into a field where professionals earn a median annual wage of $131,490 ( BLS, May 2021 ). Teaching offers a stable career choice with an expected job growth of 7% from 2021-2031. ( BLS, May 2021 ) 9.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Applying to more colleges: In 2021, the average number of college applications submitted by new college freshmen rose to 7 from 6 applications the year before. Nationally, from fall 2021 to fall 2022, two-year colleges only lost.4% Now is the time to proactively plan for what this change in policy could mean for your institution.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Ulmer pointed to the fact that the law school's policy-making board requested to change its namesake, not the state Legislature attempting to dictate policy. The law school's board of directors voted unanimously to remove "Hastings" from its name in July 2021. California Gov.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 24, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), accountants and auditors earned a median annual salary of $77,250 in May 2021. Management professionals reported the highest median wage of any occupational group at $102,450 per year (BLS, May 2021). You can expect to earn around $69,500 per year as a writer or author (BLS, May 2021).

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BestColleges

JULY 7, 2023

This time, the suit involves legacy admissions , the university's policy of favoring children of alumni. In fact, one study found "no statistically significant evidence of a casual relationship between legacy preference policies and total alumni giving among top universities" after evaluating data between 1998 and 2008.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 13, 2023

A staggering 61,220 students applied in the 2021-22 application cycle, a significant rise from the 57,435 who applied in the 2020-21 cycle, which represented a 42.7% Pandemic-era test-optional policies account for the highly competitive 2021-22 admissions cycle. increase over the 40,248 students who applied in the 2019-20 cycle.

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EAB

JANUARY 5, 2023

But since the surge in urgency around diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) in 2020 and 2021 , progress has stalled on many campuses. Why BIPOC Faculty Leave Their Jobs—And How to Design Policies That Will Encourage Them to Stay. June 17, 2021. May 26, 2021. Activities. Activities. Activities.

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Admitted

AUGUST 10, 2023

iStock NACAC, in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and several other organizations, is carefully exploring admission policies and practices in an increasingly test-optional or test-free environment. How were test-optional policies implemented? How do letter characteristics and length vary across race and SES?

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EAB

MARCH 9, 2023

More on faculty affairs Building an Anti-Burnout Workplace Culture in Academic Affairs: On-Demand Materials March 2, 2023 How Colleges are Tackling the Growing Childcare Crisis February 14, 2023 BIT/CARE Team Assessment January 23, 2023 Faculty and Staff Mental Health and Wellness Resources Website Audit November 11, 2021 10 tips to make your faculty (..)

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EAB

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Many advising leaders and frontline advisors at NACADA talked about being the last to know about changes to processes, policies, or technology—all while hearing from the cabinet that they are some of the most important people on campus.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 11, 2023

It also communicates and ensures compliance with workplace policies and regulations. Enforce policies. Informs employees of policies and disciplinary actions. Works closely with management to consider the impact of employee culture and policies. 2021 Median Annual Pay: $77,010. People Operations. Human Resources.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 22, 2022

College athletes have been able to profit off their name, image, and likeness since July 2021. The college football landscape forever changed in 2021 when the NCAA implemented its policy allowing college athletes to make money off their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Supreme Court decision.

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